On Thursday, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church commemorates the Ascension of the Lord, also known as Spasovden. It is always marked on a Thursday, precisely forty days following Easter.

Christians celebrate the Ascension, symbolizing Jesus' ascent to God. Le Monde explores the history and symbolism of one of ...

Israel has approved the construction of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, including at previously dismantled ...

During the Second Temple period, Shavuot also became synonymous with the bringing of bikkurim, the first ripened fruits of ...

Several colossal heads that once stood in the mausoleum of Antiochus I of Commagene now lie in front of their bodies on the east terrace of the monument, on Mount Nemrut in Turkey. Atop Mount ...